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Chicken Curry Casserole

This flavor-forward dish is a makeover of one of my husband’s childhood favorites, chicken curry casserole. I replaced the can of cream of mushroom soup and mayo with a creamy homemade sauce instead, and—my whole family agrees—the outcome does not disappoint!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian , American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown rice cooked according to the package directions
  • 1 pound broccoli roughly chopped (5 or 6 cups) and steamed for about 5 minutes
  • 2 cups chicken cooked, and shredded or diced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons whole-wheat flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese sharp, shredded
  • 4 teaspoons yellow curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400°
  2. Combine the cooked rice, broccoli, and chicken in the casserole dish and set aside.
  3. Melt the butter in a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and flour and cook for 1 or 2 minutes, or until the flour begins to brown but doesn’t burn, whisking almost continuously.
  4. Whisk in the milk, watching for lumps, reduce heat and cook until it thickens. Stir in the sour cream, grated cheese, curry powder, salt, and pepper and stir until well combined. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until the mixture is the consistency of gravy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Pour the sauce in the baking dish and mix thoroughly with the rice, broccoli, and chicken and spread it out evenly in the baking dish.
  6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, and then turn it up to a high broil to brown the top for another couple minutes. Serve warm.

Notes

  • We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
  • Nutrition Facts Chicken Curry Casserole Amount Per Serving Calories 462 Calories from Fat 243 % Daily Value* Fat 27g42%Saturated Fat 15g94%Cholesterol 82mg27%Sodium 744mg32%Potassium 495mg14%Carbohydrates 36g12%Fiber 4g17%Sugar 5g6%Protein 20g40% Vitamin A 1235IU25%Vitamin C 69.2mg84%Calcium 396mg40%Iron 1.7mg9% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 462
  • Calories from Fat 243
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 27g
  • 42%
  • Saturated Fat 15g
  • 94%
  • Cholesterol 82mg
  • 27%
  • Sodium 744mg
  • 32%
  • Potassium 495mg
  • 14%
  • Carbohydrates 36g
  • 12%
  • Fiber 4g
  • 17%
  • Sugar 5g
  • 6%
  • Protein 20g
  • 40%
  • Vitamin A 1235IU
  • 25%
  • Vitamin C 69.2mg
  • 84%
  • Calcium 396mg
  • 40%
  • Iron 1.7mg
  • 9%